Ürümqi to Beijing (URC–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–PKX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,515 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 45 | 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 3h30-4h05 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 3h30-3h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 321 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 3h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→PKX | KRL→PKX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 80 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 4h 15m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · PKX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Beijing.
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
URC–PKX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to PKX
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to PKX ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,515 miles (2,438 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CGQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Korla (KRL).